Logisticians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for logisticianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $89,730 ≈ $43/hr
National median salary $82,320
Total employment 251,040 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +16.7%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 26,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 241,000 → 281,300 (+40,300)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$112,700
- District of Columbia$109,700
- Maryland$107,090
- Massachusetts$106,910
- Virginia$104,250
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Kentucky$74,120
- Nebraska$75,310
- Kansas$76,290
- Mississippi$76,470
- West Virginia$76,480
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $112,700 | $107,250 | $54 | +25.6% | 5,670 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $109,700 | $104,770 | $53 | +22.3% | 1,350 |
| 3 | Maryland | $107,090 | $102,700 | $51 | +19.3% | 6,840 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $106,910 | $100,360 | $51 | +19.1% | 5,250 |
| 5 | Virginia | $104,250 | $98,920 | $50 | +16.2% | 10,540 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $101,850 | $100,340 | $49 | +13.5% | 570 |
| 7 | Alabama | $100,340 | $98,450 | $48 | +11.8% | 5,190 |
| 8 | Colorado | $100,330 | $96,090 | $48 | +11.8% | 4,490 |
| 9 | Delaware | $99,330 | $96,090 | $48 | +10.7% | 520 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $98,540 | $98,430 | $47 | +9.8% | 850 |
| 11 | California | $98,300 | $92,890 | $47 | +9.6% | 32,940 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $97,280 | $92,280 | $47 | +8.4% | 6,280 |
| 13 | New York | $95,520 | $88,240 | $46 | +6.5% | 6,930 |
| 14 | Oregon | $94,840 | $83,180 | $46 | +5.7% | 3,170 |
| 15 | Alaska | $92,860 | $87,280 | $45 | +3.5% | 530 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $90,980 | $85,450 | $44 | +1.4% | 2,200 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $90,420 | $85,550 | $43 | +0.8% | 120 |
| 18 | Michigan | $90,350 | $83,200 | $43 | +0.7% | 10,270 |
| 19 | Ohio | $89,600 | $83,460 | $43 | -0.1% | 8,990 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $89,130 | $82,320 | $43 | -0.7% | 3,450 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $88,150 | $80,780 | $42 | -1.8% | 7,860 |
| 22 | Montana | $88,140 | $81,270 | $42 | -1.8% | 280 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $87,750 | $80,020 | $42 | -2.2% | 210 |
| 24 | Utah | $87,220 | $83,300 | $42 | -2.8% | 3,760 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $87,090 | $86,600 | $42 | -2.9% | 3,830 |
| 26 | Vermont | $86,490 | $83,560 | $42 | -3.6% | 260 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $86,330 | $81,270 | $42 | -3.8% | 690 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $86,250 | $78,400 | $41 | -3.9% | 2,220 |
| 29 | Illinois | $85,640 | $80,100 | $41 | -4.6% | 14,170 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $84,570 | $75,230 | $41 | -5.8% | 1,710 |
| 31 | Arizona | $84,130 | $77,620 | $40 | -6.2% | 4,800 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $84,040 | $79,340 | $40 | -6.3% | 9,980 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $83,580 | $80,330 | $40 | -6.9% | 5,250 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $83,420 | $76,180 | $40 | -7% | 550 |
| 35 | Idaho | $83,100 | $73,920 | $40 | -7.4% | 570 |
| 36 | Nevada | $83,080 | $79,600 | $40 | -7.4% | 1,290 |
| 37 | Missouri | $82,760 | $78,350 | $40 | -7.8% | 3,440 |
| 38 | Iowa | $82,500 | $78,740 | $40 | -8.1% | 2,480 |
| 39 | Indiana | $82,220 | $77,670 | $40 | -8.4% | 3,890 |
| 40 | Texas | $80,060 | $75,480 | $38 | -10.8% | 21,030 |
| 41 | Georgia | $80,040 | $77,570 | $38 | -10.8% | 12,580 |
| 42 | Florida | $79,550 | $76,410 | $38 | -11.3% | 15,020 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $79,230 | $73,180 | $38 | -11.7% | 5,140 |
| 44 | Maine | $78,050 | $77,780 | $38 | -13% | 570 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $76,910 | $71,280 | $37 | -14.3% | 4,990 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $76,880 | $72,800 | $37 | -14.3% | 310 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $76,480 | $71,590 | $37 | -14.8% | 590 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $76,470 | $75,160 | $37 | -14.8% | 1,560 |
| 49 | Kansas | $76,290 | $69,520 | $37 | -15% | 1,780 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $75,310 | $65,370 | $36 | -16.1% | 1,500 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $74,120 | $68,420 | $36 | -17.4% | 2,590 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 464 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park, MD | $131,600 | $128,170 | 1,350 |
| 2 | Huntsville, AL | $117,060 | $114,710 | 2,780 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $115,570 | $122,380 | 3,440 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $108,920 | $118,550 | 4,420 |
| 5 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $108,340 | $107,780 | 1,030 |
| 6 | Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $107,040 | $112,030 | 110 |
| 7 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $105,060 | $106,490 | 1,460 |
| 8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $104,330 | $112,700 | 8,020 |
| 9 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $104,320 | $105,630 | 110 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs, CO | $103,480 | $107,160 | 640 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing logisticianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $145,220 | $142,830 | 50 |
| 2 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $138,800 | $133,710 | 50 |
| 3 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $136,550 | $134,300 | 350 |
| 4 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $126,610 | $126,990 | 50 |
| 5 | Other Schools and Instruction | $118,470 | $109,180 | 100 |
| 6 | Other Schools and Instruction, Privately Owned | $118,470 | $109,710 | 90 |
| 7 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $117,840 | $121,690 | 270 |
| 8 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $114,400 | $104,190 | 150 |
| 9 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $112,120 | $111,570 | 100 |
| 10 | Rail Transportation | $110,530 | $113,040 | 530 |
| 11 | Rail Transportation | $110,530 | $113,040 | 530 |
| 12 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $110,480 | $108,950 | 180 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do logisticians make in the U.S.?
The median logisticians salary in the United States is $82,320 per year (mean $89,730), and about 80% earn between $50,890 and $133,160.
How much do logisticians make per hour?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $89,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays logisticians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for logisticians at $112,700 per year (median $107,250).
What is the job outlook for logisticians?
Employment is projected to change +16.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 26,400 openings per year.
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